Your finest, cheapest AthlonXP board.

[Dave_7]

Like Kerney said to Apu, "I'd like 4 of your finest, cheapest cigars".

Well... can someone suggest a fine CHEAP AthlonXP board that takes DDR? And has AGP. Those are the requirements.

A friend of mine apparently has a fired board on his hands.

If not a board recommendation... maybe a brand?




Thanks!



Dave.

[TERRIBLETOM]

What is he looking to spend?

[Dave_7]

I think he'd spend $60-$80... easy. More $$$ would probably cause a littl trauma (mainly emotional).

EDIT: By the way, it's a 2200+XP chip.




Dave.

[TERRIBLETOM]

NewEgg.com-A7V8X (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=a7v8x)

[Cantacuzene]

I'g get a cheap nforce2 board, like the Soltek. I hear nothign but good things about the Soltek Golden Flame. Word has it can be gotten for $90. Plus it has head room for upgrades, unlike the A7V8X.

[xsiled2]

Originally posted by Cantacuzene
I hear nothign but good things about the Soltek Golden Flame.

that may be but have you seen it :puke: :puke: :puke: id rather have brown pcb, well maybe not but still...

[kimchicowboy]

Originally posted by TERRIBLETOM
NewEgg.com-A7V8X (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=a7v8x)
isn't this one refurbished? :shrug:

i hear good stuff about the epox nforce2 boards. i'd get one if i could.

[Dave_7]

Thanks for the ideas, all.

By the way, no need for overclocking. Does that change your suggestions?




Dave.

[Cantacuzene]

Nope. I'd still recommend an nforce2 board. They are rock hard stable at stock and give you a reasonable upgrade path in a year or two. Plus the ability to use dual channel ddr is a significant advantage in the long term.

[Dave_7]

Originally posted by Cantacuzene
Nope. I'd still recommend an nforce2 board.

Fair enough... thanks!


:thumb:




Dave.